What about a D7000 for a 2nd body?

Interests:I enjoy photography(of course)and I'm a gadget freak, especially if it can be used in photography.

Posted 05 December 2018 - 05:54 PM

I've learned that the D5300 is a nice capable body, but is lacking in a few features. It back focuses with some lenses and there's no AF fine tune to correct it. lt does not AF screw drive lenses such as my 85 1.8D. l'm also considering getting the 105 2.8 micro next year, and the D is much less $$ than the G. So l really want a body that will AF the old lenses. If $$ were not an issue l'd just go ahead and get a shiny new D500. And a used D7500 is still almost a grand. A second D7100 would make me happy, but they're still high priced on the used market. l figure l can get a used 7000 in EX condition for about $50 more than l can get for the 5300. 16 MP is more than enough. Do you think the 7000 is a good body? And a bonus is my 7100 can share batteries with it.

Bill

Still shooting DX digital and don't plan on going full frame.

D7100, D7000, D40, Canon M50, and a few 35mm film bodies

"I support capital punishment. Everyone in the capital should be punished".---Fred Sanford(Redd Foxx)

Interests:I enjoy photography(of course)and I'm a gadget freak, especially if it can be used in photography.

Posted 06 December 2018 - 06:42 AM

It'll take any lens other DX bodies will accept won't they? I'm still using a D3300, I like using vintage 35 mm lenses on it, they work well in manual mode.

The lenses will mount, but with limited functions. The older screw drive AF lenses won't AF on my D5300. And there's no AF fine tune to correct for front or back focus with certain lenses that don't focus accurately with the body.

Bill

Still shooting DX digital and don't plan on going full frame.

D7100, D7000, D40, Canon M50, and a few 35mm film bodies

"I support capital punishment. Everyone in the capital should be punished".---Fred Sanford(Redd Foxx)

Interests:Event photography, candids, getting photos of people at their best.

Posted 06 December 2018 - 02:34 PM

FWIW, Id get the D7000 over the D5xxx in a heartbeat UNLESS I needed more advanced video.

Don
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Digital: D610 backed up by a D1x. Quoted from an unknown source by a fellow planeteer, "Never get rid of a working D1x." I've got to agree.

Film: N90s, F3, F100, F4s, C330s. A few lenses.

Why film photography? I like shooting with the equipment. 6x6 Velvia slides from a C330 have an appeal all their own.

Why automated 35mm/Digital cameras? Event photography is about capturing moments. It often requires quick response. Well done automaton can be your friend or your enemy. It all depends on knowing what it can and can't do. "A man's got to know his (camera's) limitations." paraphrasing Dirty Harry...

Don
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Digital: D610 backed up by a D1x. Quoted from an unknown source by a fellow planeteer, "Never get rid of a working D1x." I've got to agree.

Film: N90s, F3, F100, F4s, C330s. A few lenses.

Why film photography? I like shooting with the equipment. 6x6 Velvia slides from a C330 have an appeal all their own.

Why automated 35mm/Digital cameras? Event photography is about capturing moments. It often requires quick response. Well done automaton can be your friend or your enemy. It all depends on knowing what it can and can't do. "A man's got to know his (camera's) limitations." paraphrasing Dirty Harry...

Interests:Event photography, candids, getting photos of people at their best.

Posted 07 December 2018 - 08:35 PM

FWIW, I'm going to stay out of the mirrorless game until they release the sensor that can electronically do flash sync all through the shutter speed range like the D70 and D1 series cameras could. Plus I have to transition out of all my "screwdriver-focus" AF and AFD lenses that won't AF on the mirrorless bodies.

Don
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Digital: D610 backed up by a D1x. Quoted from an unknown source by a fellow planeteer, "Never get rid of a working D1x." I've got to agree.

Film: N90s, F3, F100, F4s, C330s. A few lenses.

Why film photography? I like shooting with the equipment. 6x6 Velvia slides from a C330 have an appeal all their own.

Why automated 35mm/Digital cameras? Event photography is about capturing moments. It often requires quick response. Well done automaton can be your friend or your enemy. It all depends on knowing what it can and can't do. "A man's got to know his (camera's) limitations." paraphrasing Dirty Harry...

Interests:I enjoy photography(of course)and I'm a gadget freak, especially if it can be used in photography.

Posted 08 December 2018 - 05:47 AM

l got a 7000 on the way. On Ebay, auctions usually end when l'm at work or sleeping because l work nights and weekends. l can't bid in the last 5 seconds. So l decided to play around and throw out a low bid on one with a day left-220usd. But l didn't notice the shutter count in the description until after l bid, 79,000 yikes. That's probably like buying a car with 100,000 miles. Thought for sure someone would outbid me and it would be OK. But no one did and l won it. lf it turns out to be a good body, then that's a pretty good price. lt comes with the manual, charger, and 2 batteries. Should be able to actually get a little more than that for the D5300 and D70s after Ebay and Paypal fees. Maybe in about 2 years l can pick up a used D7500 for under $600.

l got a 7000 on the way. On Ebay, auctions usually end when l'm at work or sleeping because l work nights and weekends. l can't bid in the last 5 seconds. So l decided to play around and throw out a low bid on one with a day left-220usd. But l didn't notice the shutter count in the description until after l bid, 79,000 yikes. That's probably like buying a car with 100,000 miles. Thought for sure someone would outbid me and it would be OK. But no one did and l won it. lf it turns out to be a good body, then that's a pretty good price. lt comes with the manual, charger, and 2 batteries. Should be able to actually get a little more than that for the D5300 and D70s after Ebay and Paypal fees. Maybe in about 2 years l can pick up a used D7500 for under $600.

Bill, I agree with Art. Probably half life. At that price, you can't go wrong. Looking forward to seeing some pics.

I'm not sure I would get the D7000 as a backup. I bought two D7000 cameras and did not like the AF performance as well as the D7100. I got rid of the first D7000 within a year, and never considered the other one an adequate backup. I ended up finding a great deal on a refurbished D7200 which I found to be much better. This was 2-3 years ago, but I think I sold the second D7000 for $300 and got the refurb D7200 for $695 (July 2016 - which was a great deal at the time).

If you are interested in used gear or refurbs, wait until 30-60 days or so after Christmas. Prices get a lot better.

Interests:I enjoy photography(of course)and I'm a gadget freak, especially if it can be used in photography.

Posted 10 December 2018 - 06:26 AM

I'm not sure I would get the D7000 as a backup. I bought two D7000 cameras and did not like the AF performance as well as the D7100. I got rid of the first D7000 within a year, and never considered the other one an adequate backup. I ended up finding a great deal on a refurbished D7200 which I found to be much better. This was 2-3 years ago, but I think I sold the second D7000 for $300 and got the refurb D7200 for $695 (July 2016 - which was a great deal at the time).

If you are interested in used gear or refurbs, wait until 30-60 days or so after Christmas. Prices get a lot better.

lt's too late to decide against the 7000. One is already on the way. lf AF performance is not that great that's ok. l plan on using the 7100 for wildlife and motorsports. The 7000 will be used for landscapes, portraits, and general event photography. And l can't afford a used or refurb 7200 right now.

Interests:I enjoy photography(of course)and I'm a gadget freak, especially if it can be used in photography.

Posted 10 December 2018 - 05:42 PM

Another reason for me to get a body that the funds from selling the D5300 will pay for is it's the holidays. Which means people aren't tipping much at work. And January is a very slow month for pizza delivery.

Bill

Still shooting DX digital and don't plan on going full frame.

D7100, D7000, D40, Canon M50, and a few 35mm film bodies

"I support capital punishment. Everyone in the capital should be punished".---Fred Sanford(Redd Foxx)